Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,879 per week in New Brunswick, NJ

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Start Date: October 2026

Location: Central New Jersey

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required, holiday rotation (1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays per unit needs). Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2+ based on acuity. Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.

Highlights:

• Work in a 628-bed academic Level I Trauma Center affiliated with a major university, recognized as New Jersey's first Comprehensive Cardiac Center
• Care for complex cardiovascular patients requiring cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, ventricular assist devices, TAVR, and ECMO
• Utilize EPIC charting system in a well-supported ICU environment with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response
• Float within skill set to all ICUs, PACU ICU holds, ED ICU holds, and Cardiac IMC units as needed
• First-time travelers and local candidates welcome; competitive pay rates for all qualified applicants
• Navy blue scrubs provided

Requirements:

• Active New Jersey or Compact state RN license required at time of submission
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (Stroke CEUs)
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience required; SICU experience may be considered if initial training was completed in a CVICU setting
• Must have hands-on experience with fresh post-operative cardiac cases including CABG, MVR, AVR, and TAVR procedures
• Required experience with mechanical circulatory support devices: Impella, IABP, and CRRT using PrisMax
• EPIC charting experience required
• Proficiency in arterial line management, central/PICC lines, IV therapy including cardiac and vasoactive drips, ventilator management, chest tube care, temporary pacers, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Experience with post-op open heart recovery, multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, hypothermia protocols, lumbar drains, and acute stroke management
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in one of New Jersey's most prestigious cardiac programs within the state's largest integrated healthcare system. You'll provide advanced critical care to a diverse patient population while working alongside a skilled interdisciplinary team in a state-of-the-art facility. The program's comprehensive approach to cardiovascular care, including heart transplantation and advanced device therapies, provides an excellent environment for professional growth and clinical excellence in cardiovascular intensive care nursing.

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